NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers Flashcards
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Under NFPA 10, what is the maximum travel distance to a Class A fire extinguisher in a light hazard occupancy?
Answer: 75 feet
NFPA 10 requires that Class A extinguishers in light hazard occupancies be placed so that travel distance does not exceed 75 feet.
According to NFPA 10, how often must a portable fire extinguisher receive an annual maintenance inspection?
Answer: Every year
NFPA 10 requires that every portable fire extinguisher receive a thorough maintenance examination at least annually.
Under NFPA 10, what type of extinguisher is best suited for a Class K kitchen fire involving cooking oils?
Answer: Wet chemical
NFPA 10 recognizes wet chemical extinguishers as the most effective agent for Class K fires involving cooking oils and fats.
According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum mounting height for the handle of a fire extinguisher weighing more than 40 pounds?
Answer: 4 feet
NFPA 10 requires that extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds be mounted so that the handle is no higher than 3.5 feet above the floor.
Under NFPA 10, what action is required when a fire extinguisher pressure gauge reads in the red (overcharged or undercharged) zone?
Answer: Remove from service and recharge or replace
NFPA 10 requires that extinguishers with gauges outside the operable (green) range be removed from service and recharged or replaced.
According to NFPA 10, how frequently must stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers be subjected to a 6-year internal examination?
Answer: Every 6 years
NFPA 10 requires stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers to be emptied and internally examined every 6 years.